Three new COVID-19 cases recorded in Thailand on Monday

13 Sept 17:47 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirmed three new COVID-19 cases among foreign arrivals in state quarantine, including two Ethiopians and one Omani official, all admitted for treatment.
The new cases bring Thailand's cumulative infections to 3,840, with 3,661 recoveries and the death toll remaining at 60.
Health investigators identified 290 contacts of an infected Indian man in Krabi; 79 were categorized as high-risk and tested/quarantined, while low-risk contacts were advised to self-monitor.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.